Question

If your doctor told you that you have trep throat, you could conclude that you are infected with which type of pathogen?

Answer 1

You could conclude that you are infected with a BACTERIA.
Strep is a short name for the bacteria called streptococcus. Streptococcus cause strep throat, which is a kind of bacterial infection, which cause pain and inflammation in the throat. The infection is especially common in children aged 5 to 15.

Answer 2

The answer is Group A Streptococcus bacteria.
 It is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. People may carry group A streptococci in the throat or on the skin and have no symptoms of illness. Most GAS infections are relatively mild illnesses such as "strep throat," or impetigo. On rare occasions, these bacteria can cause other severe and even life-threatening diseases